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Add 5/18 and 1/45

5/18 + 1/45 is 3/10.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 18 and 45 is 90

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 5 = 90,
    5/18 = 5 × 5/18 × 5 = 25/90
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 2 = 90,
    1/45 = 1 × 2/45 × 2 = 2/90
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    25/90 + 2/90 = 25 + 2/90 = 27/90
  5. 27/90 simplified gives 3/10
  6. So, 5/18 + 1/45 = 3/10

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